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Pro Attachment Series
Operator's Manual
MODEL
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's
Manual with this unit and a separate Operator's Manual and Safety Manual (if avail-
able) with the attachment. All manuals must be read and understood for proper and
safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
X7532098803
wArning
PAS-230
TM
X753002833
02/11

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  • Page 1 PAS-230 wArning Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual with this unit and a separate Operator's Manual and Safety Manual (if avail- able) with the attachment. All manuals must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job- dependability. Read and understand this manual as well as your attachment operator's manual and SAFETY MANUAL before operation. You will find these manuals easy to read and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.

  • Page 3: Safety

    ttAchment erieS PerAtor AnuAl afety anual afety ymbols and mportant nformatIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, information messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. CirCLE AnD SLASh SyMbOL DAngEr This symbol means the specific action...
  • Page 4 To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such informa- tion, ECHO does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker. Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be...
  • Page 5 ttAchment erieS PerAtor AnuAl Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI).

  • Page 6: Equipment

    ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments, or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO for use with this Pro Attachment Series • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.

  • Page 7: Description

    Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information.
  • Page 8 1. SPArK ArrESTOr MUFFLEr Or SPArK ArrESTOr MUFFLEr WiTh CATALyST -The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. 2.

  • Page 9: Contents

    The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, other assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts.

  • Page 10: Front Handle Adjustment

    front handle adjustment Handle Adjustment nOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. spacInG Stand in a comfortable operating position with attachment assem- bled, and position front handle for comfortable operation. Tighten handle screws.

  • Page 11: Operation

    Echo brand premium Power Blend Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engine problems due to inad- equate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD and J.A.S.O. FD certified oil, such as Echo premium Power Blend , will void the two-stroke engine warranty.

  • Page 12: Handling Fuel

    Handling Fuel DAngEr Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. •...

  • Page 13: Starting Cold Engine

    ttAchment erieS PerAtor AnuAl startInG cold enGIne wArning The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control. 1.

  • Page 14: Starting Warm Engine

    The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. nOTE If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button/lever (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If a task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs.

  • Page 16: Air Filter

    aIr fIlter Level 1. Parts required: REPOWER Air and Fuel Filter Kit Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. Remove air filter cover.

  • Page 17: Spark Plug

    ttAchment erieS PerAtor AnuAl spark pluG Level 2. Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit iMPOrTAnT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) other- wise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode.

  • Page 18: Exhaust System

    1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). 3. Remove screw and arm rest (B). 4. Remove engine cover (C). iMPOrTAnT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5.
  • Page 19 ttAchment erieS PerAtor AnuAl 1. Remove muffler cover. 2. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (A), muffler gasket (B), and screen (C) from muffler body. 4. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. nOTE When cleaning carbon deposits, be careful not to damage the cata- lytic element inside muffler.

  • Page 20: Carburetor Adjustment

    Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer. 1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is avail- able, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found on "Specifications page"...

  • Page 21: Lubrication

    ttAchment erieS PerAtor AnuAl lubrIcatIon Level 1. Parts Required: POWER BLENDX 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease. Drive Shaft Upper iMPOrTAnT The drive shaft must be lubricated with high temperature auto- motive grease every 25 hours of operation, otherwise drive shaft assembly overheating and failure can result.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    roubleshootInG r o t r o t i a r i l l r o t r e l i l y i l y r o t r e l f f u r e l h t i r u t r / n r i a...

  • Page 23: Storage

    ttAchment erieS PerAtor AnuAl toraGe Long Term Storage (over 30 days) wArning During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    MODEL -------------------------------------------------------------- PAS-230 Unit Length ----------------------------------------------------------- 1025 mm (40.4 in.) Width ------------------------------------------------------------------ 250 mm (9.84 in.) Height ----------------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) Weight (dry) ---------------------------------------------------------- 4.0 kg (8.82 lb.) Engine Type ---------------------------------------------------------- Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore -------------------------------------------------------------------- 32.2 mm (1.27 in.)

  • Page 25: Echo Approved Optional Attachments

    * For use with: Articulating Hedge Trimmer, Hedge Trimmer, and Powe Pruner Attachments ONLY. nOTE ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments, or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO for use with this Pro Attachment Series...

  • Page 26: Warranty Statements

    The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your ECHO unit to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made.
  • Page 27 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the ECHO oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
  • Page 28 HOW WILL A COVERED PART BE CORRECTED? If there is a defect in a part covered by this warranty, any ECHO Inc. Authorized Service Dealer will correct the defect. You will not have to pay anything to have the part adjusted, repaired or replaced. This includes any labor and diagnosis for warranted repairs performed by the dealer. In addition, engine parts not expressly covered under this warranty but whose failure is a result of a failure of a covered part will be warranted.
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  • Page 32: Servicing Information

    ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ECHO Web Site for updated information. Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video. ECHO, inCOrPOrATED...

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